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Brienne

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Pronounced bree-EN /briˈɛn/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Brian — from the Irish/Celtic, variously 'high; noble' and 'strong'; also a French place-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: High; noble; strong: Brienne is a feminine of Brian. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'bree-EN').
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Origin LowIrish, French
MeaningA feminine form of Brian — from the Irish/Celtic, variously 'high; noble' and 'strong'; also a French place-name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12135 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,504

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919772025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brienne is a feminine form of Brian — from the Irish/Celtic, variously 'high; noble' and 'strong'; it is also a French place-name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'bree-EN'; borne by a Game of Thrones character).

In the U.S. it appears as a feminine of Brian. Rare, high-and-noble at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Brian comes from the Irish/Celtic, variously 'high; noble' and 'strong' — Brienne is a feminine form (also a French place; borne by a Game of Thrones character), lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'bree-EN').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Brian — routes layered

Variations

BrianneBrianaBrienna

Nicknames

Bri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brienne mean?

Brienne is a feminine of Brian — Irish/Celtic, variously 'high; noble' and 'strong'; also a French place; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Brienne?

It's said bree-EN /briˈɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Brienne a boy or girl name?

Brienne is a girl's name.

How popular is Brienne?

Brienne is a very rare name in the U.S.

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